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Reboot for the oldest computer

The world's oldest computer has been rebooted by two dedicated engineers who have spent nine years bringing it back to life. Roger Holmes and Rod Brown have returned the ICT1301 computer, known as a Flossie, back to full working order.

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VIDEO: Nicknamed Flossie, this 50-year-old machine fills an entire room - with lights flashing and ticker-tape whirring - and was the first of its kind. Restorers Roger Holmes and Rodney Brown talked to Sarah Saunders.